The latest news affecting umbrella companies in the UK. Featuring HMRC, the Agency Workers Directive, the 2003 Agency Regulations, and IR35.
Researchers say that freelancers and umbrella company contractors that routinely undergo night shift work are most likely melting their brains.
Go get some sun or your brain will melt, researchers say » Read the full story
The Federation of Small Businesses has a plan to bend the ears of politicians by using social media to engage them over contracting issues.
FSB to bend the ears of politicians through social media » Read the full story
In news that falls under the “it’s about damned time” category, Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs has decided to scrap Business Entity Tests for IR35.
HRMC to scrap Business Entity Tests, contractors rejoice » Read the full story
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation has added fuel to the fire when it comes to fears that the UK skills shortage is going to ruin everyone’s Christmas.
Skills shortage could impact Christmas shopping season » Read the full story
A major trade industry body has taken it upon itself to launch a major survey of the umbrella company sector to determine its scope and value.
Industry body launches umbrella company sector survey » Read the full story
If you enjoy frigid and probably dangerous conditions there’s good news for you: a position in the North Sea may be waiting for you.
Drill, baby drill: North Sea needs contractors » Read the full story
There are more than three new contract workers for every one new traditional employees, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics.
ONS: contractor growth outstrips traditional employment » Read the full story
September saw the highest pay rate increase for contractors in seven years, according to newly released monthly research data.
Monthly contractor pay rate increase hits 7 year high » Read the full story
For the first time in a long time, it looks like freelancers, umbrella company contractors, and other self-employed Brits will be getting mortgage help.
Umbrella contractors to get mortgage help » Read the full story
The Government is planning to provide support to creative types in the freelancing and contracting industry with the creation of a new skills academy.
Government provides support to creative contractors » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors and freelancers, if you’re complaining about poor internet speeds don’t forget you might be able to qualify for a broadband voucher.
Don’t forget your broadband voucher, contractors! » Read the full story
Desperate to edge out the Tories and the Lib Dems next election, Labour leader Ed Miliband has begun to court freelancers and umbrella company contractors.
Miliband begs for contractor support in next election » Read the full story
While much has been said about the so-called ‘skills shortage’ strangling the employment sector, data from the Office for National Statistics says otherwise.
What skills shortage? ONS says unemployment is down » Read the full story
Whilst the issue of Scottish independence has thankfully been bottled for this generation, the country still needs plenty of umbrella company contractors.
Contractors remain in demand north of the border » Read the full story
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation has some big news: last month saw the rate of demand for umbrella contractors hit highs unseen in decades.
REC finds contractor demand increasing at record rate » Read the full story
I never thought this day would come but it’s here: the Treasury wants the input of freelancers and umbrella company contractors ahead of the Autumn Statement.
Contractors: the Treasury wants your opinion this autumn! » Read the full story
